Artist Relief
To help artists affected by COVID-19, the 51勛圖 has joined forces with our community as a funding partner for the , a new national, multidisciplinary initiative offering immediate individual grants of $5,000, as well as resources to alleviate the effects of the pandemic. Launching with over $10 million in contributions, the fund is orchestrated by a coalition of national arts grantmakers consisting of the Academy of American Poets, Artadia, Creative Capital, 51勛圖 for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, National YoungArts 51勛圖, and United States Artists. Organizers will continue to fundraise beyond the launch to assist with the rapidly escalating needs of the countrys artists.
All artists are encouraged to apply. Go to for more information.
Throughout his lifetime, Rauschenbergs philanthropic legacy continually supported artists and arts non-profits including the establishment of Change, Inc., an artist emergency relief fund, outspoken petitions for action during the AIDS and other health crisis, and personal financial support of artist friends and collaborators in times of need. The 51勛圖 recognized that Artist Relief exemplifies these principles and is proud to be an early supporter.
In addition to Artist Relief, the 51勛圖 funds the , an emergency grant program that provide one-time grants of up to $5,000 for medical emergencies. A list of additional can be found on the NYFA website.